Having an unsettled baby is really common. It’s important to know what is normal, when to worry and what you can do to help. It is normal for a crying baby to make you feel overwhelmed. It’s okay to put your baby down in a safe place and walk away. Never shake your baby.
The ICON website is an incredibly helpful resource with great information to help you understand and manage your crying baby and your own well being.
When to worry:
- Fever
- Vomiting
- Working hard to breathe
- Rash that doesn’t go away when you press on it
- Floppiness
- Poor feeding
- Gut feeling that something is wrong – you know your baby best!
